“Just because a dog has a disability does not mean it deserves to go without adoption.” Lee Desmarais said so about a lovable pit-bull named Gigi. Originally a starvation case, Gigi arrived at the Taunton Animal Care Facility in March 2016 where Lee volunteered at the time. After a spay that July, Gigi could not walk without assistance. Lee, ...

November 20, 2017Comments Off on Peace Flag Project comes to Bridgewater

Bridgewater State University held an event for the Peace Flag Project on October 27th. Students and members of our own Bridgewater community participated in the event by designing and hanging flags that reflected interpretations of peace, justice, and hope. The flags went up all around campus in the style of the Tibetan Prayer Flag tradition. The Peace Flag Project is ...

2017 West Bridgewater Citizen of the Year William Kovatis 2017 East Bridgewater Citizen of the Year Susan J. Silva 2017 Bridgewater Citizens of the Year Lisa Troy and Jim Quinn Their awards will presented at a Dessert Reception on Monday, November 13th at 7 p.m. at The Center at Sachem Rock, 355 Plymouth Street, East Bridgewater. www.facebook.com/RotaryoftheBridgewaters The Rotary Club ...

November 6, 2017Comments Off on Kayleigh DesRosiers Memorial Scholarship

The Silver Lake Regional School offers the Kayleigh DesRosiers Memorial Scholarship to its students. Kayleigh passed in December 2016 after a car accident. Katie Rand, Kayleigh’s aunt, organized a fundraising campaign for a scholarship in her niece’s name. “We wanted to have something positive come out of our personal tragedy,” Katie says on behalf of her and her family. “And ...

Gallery Display: “From Light to Life” Our Bridgewater Public Library is currently displaying a gorgeous collection of art in its Flora T. Little Gallery. Robert Weinstein, a painter of four decades, is the artist. The theme is entitled “From Light to Life” where movement is Weinstein’s point artistic emphasis. Originally from New York, Weinstein recognized a kind of intangible energy ...

October 30, 2017Comments Off on EB Christmas Parade Needs Committee Members

The Christmas Parade Committee meeting is still in need of volunteers. * Anyone interested in renting a table for the Christmas on the Common portion of the event 9am-3pm on 12/02; that is handled by the EB Kiwanis and the contact person is Ken Vinton: 781 294 1057. (there are still a few tables left) The parade is scheduled for ...

June 28, 2017Comments Off on Exercising Can Help Your Sleep, Immune System, and More!

Do you feel tired all the time? Have you gained unwanted weight? Are you over stressed and losing sleep? Are you getting sick more often than you should be? Exercise can help alleviate stress and strengthen your body’s immune system, lose weight, and releases endorphin’s that promote good health. Exercise can also help the symptoms of illnesses like diabetes, depression, high ...

June 20, 2017Comments Off on Congratulations to our Local 2017 High School Graduates!

East Bridgewater The Lovell Family, used with permission. The Gillen Family, used by permission. Congratulations to all of our Viking Graduates. Our world is in good hands! We are all so very proud ~ good luck on your next adventure. West Bridgewater Dr Patricia Oakley’s Graduation Address to the Class of 2017 Congratulations to West Bridgewater Class of 2017! Here’s ...

June 19, 2017Comments Off on Bridgewater Raynham Grizzlies Unified Special Olympics Volleyball Team Earns Silver Award

Excellent Work, Team! After two months of training, the Bridgewater Raynham Grizzlies Unified Special Olympics Volleyball Team has earned a prestigious Silver award in the Harvard University Summer Games. ~ Story and photo credit, Kate Dyer

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